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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePropeller shaft
expand_moreScrews (M10)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM12
Screws 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreM16 central screws
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 155°
expand_moreDifferential
expand_moreDifferential cover
expand_moreOil sump
220M axis 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle differential
expand_moreFront
At the bracket 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreRear
At the bracket 50.89 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreRear axle differential bracket
expand_moreAt the axle support
M14 129.07 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreAt the axle support (M12)
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAt the differential on the front side
220M axis 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreAt the differential on the rear side
220M axis 50.89 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle differential oil drain plug
M22 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
expand_moreRear axle differential oil filler screws
M22 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
expand_moreM10
Torx steel screws 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM12
Torx steel screws 48.68 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8 × 50 screws
Torx steel screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
GS7D36SG gearbox 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
GS7D36SG gearbox 16.2320.65 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
expand_moreGearbox oil sump
GS7D36SG gearbox 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox cross support
expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn chassis
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 35.4 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2011 BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan Sixth generation model years

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